December is upon us, and with Christmas around the corner, there is no better time to grind away at those applications. As always, December is a big slump when it comes to listings, but there are still some to be had. November has been a hectic month. I attended the EU-AU Summit in Luanda, an…
What happens when early career diplomats from across Africa and the Nordics come together to learn, reflect, and exchange perspectives? In this video, participants share their experiences from a three-day programme at the Nordic Africa Institute. The programme brought young diplomats into dialogue with senior researchers, explored values and ethics in diplomacy, and offered hands-on…
It is November, and once again, time for a slightly overdue, fresh new edition of IR Career Starters. Once again, it is packed with hundreds of internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry/early-career positions. A lot has happened since last, mainly that I had a great trip to Korea, got engaged and have jumped straight into preparations…
Alex Borum has lived many lives already – from serving his country in battle, to teaching in academia, and now bridging differences in diplomacy. We chat about his time in the Horn of Africa, coming back to Europe and starting one of the most popular LinkedIn newsletters!
We have officially passed the summer slump, and a new month of opportunities awaits those seeking a career in international affairs. September, October, and November are usually relatively decent recruitment periods, and some highly valuable opportunities have intakes now with the international organisations. I do not cover these in the newsletter, but I post upper-tier…
While the summer is almost over, it is my time to step back and unwind for a few weeks before a hectic autumn begins. Despite vacation mode being on, I have still managed to compile a fresh new edition of the IRC, once again packed with hundreds of relevant opportunities in international affairs. Occasionally, I…
Summer is upon us; with it, the biggest slump in international affairs recruitment settles in. Despite this, we clock in almost 300 new opportunities for anyone seeking a career in IR. Since the last edition, I have published an article relevant to anyone dreaming of starting a career in the EU. It is a comprehensive…
Introduction During every intake, tens of thousands of hopefuls apply for the European Union’s AD5 Generalist competition, known simply as the concours. It is a fierce competition that pits 30-40.000 candidates from across the European Union against each other to secure one of just a few hundred spots on the reserve list — the official…
After an incredibly busy May, I am pleased to share another edition of the IR Career Starters newsletter packed with almost 300 opportunities for those seeking a career in international affairs. While the industry is not as bountiful as it was just half a year ago, it is clear that the new normal is here,…